HELLO

COME AS YOU ARE

Vista Buddhist Temple is a Shin Buddhist,

non-monastic, family-friendly temple. Whether you are temple members, dharma friends, or seekers passing through on your journey, take a minute to see what we offer, and know that you have already arrived.

WHAT WE OFFER

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SERVICES

The temple has reopened and we hope that you join us in person for services most Sundays at 10am. Services are hybrid and are also available simultaneously over Zoom.

Visit the Events & Calendars page to view the service schedule.

(Masks are available if you feel more comfortable wearing one during service.)

DHARMA SCHOOL

Our Dharma School welcomes K-12 students, both visiting and temple families. Currently the Dharma School meets at the temple twice a month on Sundays at 11 a.m. following service. Our teachers engage students through discussions, activities and crafts. For more information please send an email to vbtdharmaschool@gmail.com.

MEDITATION SERVICES

Meditation Services are held every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm over Zoom. These are open to the public as well as temple members. For more information please contact the temple office at vbt@vbtemple.org or call

(760) 941-8800.

DHARMA STUDY

Classes and talks on Buddhism are hosted throughout the year. Visit the Events & Calendars page to view upcoming classes.

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Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
VBT Dharma Service - Hybrid
Sun, Dec 03
Vista Buddhist Temple
Dec 03, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Dec 03, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Join Vista Buddhist Temple's Sunday Dharma service, which includes chanting, a dharma message, and an opportunity for discussion. Join us in person or contact the temple at vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info.
Details

Multiple Dates
VBT Dharma Recovery - Online
Sun, Dec 03
Email vbtdharmarecovery@gmail.com for info
Dec 03, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Email vbtdharmarecovery@gmail.com for info
Dec 03, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Email vbtdharmarecovery@gmail.com for info
Join Vista Buddhist Temple's Dharma Recovery group to share experiences, strength, hope, and to learn to live one day at a time from a Buddhist perspective
Details

Multiple Dates
VBT Meditation Service - Online
Wed, Dec 06
Contact VBT vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info
Dec 06, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Contact VBT vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info
Dec 06, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Contact VBT vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info
Join Vista Buddhist Temple's Wednesday Meditation service over Zoom, which includes meditation, a short dharma message, and an opportunity for discussion
Details

An Making for Mochitsuki
Sat, Dec 09
Vista Buddhist Temple
Dec 09, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Dec 09, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Mochitsuki is an opportunity for VBT Members to come together and make mochi in preparation for the new year. Join in on making the Azuki bean filling (an) in preparation for mochitsuki.
Details

Bodhi Day Dharma Service (Hybrid) & Oseibo Year-End Celebration
Sun, Dec 10
Vista Buddhist Temple
Dec 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Dec 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Join Vista Buddhist Temple's Sunday Dharma service in honor of Bodhi Day. The service will include chanting, a dharma message, and an opportunity for discussion. Oseibo will also include a potluck lunch following service. Join us in person or contact the temple at vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info.
Details

Mochitsuki (No Dharma Service)
Sun, Dec 17
Vista Buddhist Temple
Dec 17, 2023, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Dec 17, 2023, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Mochitsuki is an opportunity for VBT Members to come together and make mochi in preparation for the new year.
Details

Joya-E New Year's Eve Dharma Service
Sun, Dec 31
Vista Buddhist Temple
Dec 31, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Dec 31, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Join Vista Buddhist Temple's New Year's Eve Dharma service. Joya-E is an opportunity to reflect on the past year and the causes and conditions that make our lives possible.
Details